Variable
Chattanooga, US · 3 known investors
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Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point. The device enables accurate color matching for consumers and professionals across industries including paint, design, and manufacturing.
Founders & leadership
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George YuinFounderGeorge Yu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and worked with NASA Ames on toxic gas sensor technology for the Department of Homeland Security. He founded Variable in 2012 to develop portable color sensing and measurement devices, building the company as a vertically integrated manufacturer of sensor hardware and software.
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George Y. YuinChief Technology Officer / FounderGeorge Yu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and worked with NASA Ames on toxic gas sensor development for the Department of Homeland Security. He founded Variable, Inc. in 2012 to develop Bluetooth-enabled sensor platforms, including color sensing technology for measuring paint, plastics, and textiles.
Board
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Steve ChaddickBoard director
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Stephen CulpBoard director
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Mina SartipiBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$250K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2015
▶$1.5MofferedDec 2015 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MofferedDec 2015 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Steve ChaddickDirector
- Mina SartipiDirector
- Stephen CulpDirector
- George Y. YuExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$250KraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mina SartipiDirector
- Steve ChaddickDirector
- George Y. YuExecutive Officer
- Stephen CulpDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $250K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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- What does Variable do?
- Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point. The device enables accurate color matching for consumers and professionals across industries including paint, design, and manufacturing.
- Who founded Variable?
- Variable was founded by George Yu.
- Who are Variable's investors?
- Variable's investors include Chattanooga Renaissance Fund, Launch Tennessee, Atlanta Technology Angels.
- How much funding has Variable raised?
- Variable has disclosed $250K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Variable headquartered?
- Variable is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.